The Father (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2020, The Father is a drama film directed by Kristina Grozeva, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Vasil has just lost his long-time partner in life, his wife Ivanka. When a woman at her funeral proclaims that the dead woman called her cellphone, Vasil seeks out the help of a well-known psychic in order to try to contact his wife. His son Pavel tries to bring him to his senses, but Vasil stubbornly insists on doing things his own way… Following the internationally successful The Lesson and Glory, Grozeva and Valchanov return with an intimate family drama about the difficulties of connecting with those close to us. As the picture slowly gathers momentum, its story unfolds many of the carefully arranged absurd or comic situations typical for the Bulgarian filmmaking duo.
Who’s in it. The Father stars Ivan Barnev as Pavel, Ivan Savov as Vasil, Tanya Shahova as Lyubka and Hristofor Nedkov as Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Father has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Father tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Father (2020)?
- In US, The Father is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Father worth watching?
- The Father holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Father?
- The Father stars Ivan Barnev, Ivan Savov, Tanya Shahova, Hristofor Nedkov and Margita Gosheva.
- When was The Father released?
- The Father was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.